Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N
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![Kodak Pixpro S-1 front Kodak Pixpro S-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1/Kodak-S-1-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-5N front Sony Alpha NEX-5N front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5N/Sony-NEX-5N-front.jpg)
89 Imaging
56 Features
69 Overall
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
- Announced June 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Kodak S-1 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very close but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
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The S-1 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S-1 grades against the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-5N
S-1 | NEX-5N | |||
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Announced | June 2014 | ![]() | October 2011 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Kodak S-1
NEX-5N | S-1 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-5N
S-1 | NEX-5N | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 offers external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Kodak S-1 versus Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S-1 and the NEX-5N.
![Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5N-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and NEX-5N is 88 and 89 respectively.
![Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5N-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and NEX-5N.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S-1 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent S-1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5N-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5N-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-06-24 | 2011-10-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 290 grams (0.64 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 460 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-070 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $550 |